I recently wrote a blog about the history of toilet paper and the response was so enthusiastic, I decided to look further into the subject. Before toilet paper came into existence in 1857, people used leaves, moss, stones, corncobs or… Read More ›
Elliin Curley
THE JOY OF COOKING SHOWS – BY ELLIN CURLEY
The less I cook, the more I watch cooking shows on TV. I particularly love baking shows and I haven’t baked in years. But I’m obviously not watching these shows to improve my cooking skills or to learn new techniques… Read More ›
ORGANIZING THE PAST – BY ELLIN CURLEY
I just spent three weeks with my 34-year-old daughter, Sarah. She lives 3000 miles away, in LA, so this was a rare treat. We have so many interests and views in common, we never run out of things to talk… Read More ›
NEWS AS ENTERTAINMENT – BY ELLIN CURLEY
Something tragic happened to America’s news media in the early 1980’s. Before then, the news divisions of the major television networks were not expected to make money. They were considered to be a public service designed to give people the… Read More ›
LOCAL ARTS FESTIVAL – BY ELLIN CURLEY
Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge Tom and I went to a local arts festival in someone’s home today. We liked some of the outdoor sculptures and some pieces and display in the house. I thought these might fit in with… Read More ›